They Shall Call His Name Emmanuel
Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
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THE SEASON OF ADVENT IS WITH US AGAIN. IT IS ABOUT THE CELEBRATION OF OUR HOPE IN JESUS CHRIST. HE CAME INTO THIS WORLD TO FULFILL THE PLAN OF SALVATION FOR THOSE WHO WILL PUT THEIR FAITH AND TRUST IN HIM.
THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME EMMANUELMATTHEW 1:18-25THE SEASON OF ADVENT IS WITH US AGAIN, AND WHAT BLESSED CHANGES IT HAS BROUGHT INTO OUR LIVES BOTH GOOD AND CHALLENGING SINCE LAST YEAR. OUR CHURCH FAMILY HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE SOME VERY WONDERFUL PEOPLE, AND NEWLY WEDS. ON THE MORE SENSITIVE ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Mercy Formula
Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 21, 2017
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The formula goes: (1) We understand God’s mercy for ourselves, which is cognitive, and this leads us to (2) giving mercy to others, which is how we (3) receive mercy for ourselves.
Matthew 5:7 is a great verse for Divine Mercy Sunday—“Blessed are the merciful, they will receive mercy.” The formula goes: (1) We understand God’s mercy for ourselves, which is cognitive, and this leads us to (2) giving mercy to others, which is how we (3) receive mercy for ourselves. Think ...read more
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Denomination: Catholic
Led By The Spirit ... To Be Tempted?
Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 22, 2017
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Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted. The Word is precise in stating that He was led by the Spirit. Why does the Spirit of God lead anyone to be tempted?
“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Caiaphas
Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 24, 2017
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The High Priest who compared Jesus to the Scapegoat.
Who was Caiaphas? First, let me introduce you to the central player in this drama – a man named Caiaphas.According to Josephus (Antiquities, XVIII, iv, 3), Caiaphas was appointed High-Priest of the Jews by the Roman procurator Valerius Gratus, the predecessor of Pontius Pilate, about A.D. 18 ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Why Doesn't God Do What I Ask? Lesson 5 Series
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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What are God's reasons for not answering?
A.INTRODUCTION: WHY OUR PARENTS DON’T DO ALL WE ASK1.It’s not good for us.2.They don’t have resources.3.They have other plans for us.4.They have something better.5.It would hurt us.B.WHY SOME HAVE GREAT EXPECTATIONS1.Promise. “Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do” (John ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen To Good People Lesson 10 Series
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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Our faith does not guarantee an easy or problem free life.
A.ALL KINDS OF ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION?Over 3,000 killed on 9-11?Children and teachers killed needlessly, Sandy Hook?Cancer takes a young mother?Jewish Holocaust?Over 230,000 killed in Tsunami, Sumatra, Indonesia, 2004?Who can explain Nero, Hitler and Saddam Hussein? 1.It’s an ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Birth Names Of Jesus Lesson 5 Series
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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From His birth to His purpose to provide salvation
1.Jesus. “Thou shalt call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). The Greek name Jesus comes from the Hebrew Joshua. “Jehovah Saves.” Links His birth to His purpose to provide salvation.2.Immanuel. “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Basis For All Prayers Lesson 1 Series
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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A prayer for God to be glorified.
A.INTRODUCTION“Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as Your will is done in ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
When You Fast Lesson 2 Series
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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God does not reward dieting (fasting) but faith
A.JESUS TELLS US TO FAST“Lord, I will not fast with an outward “religious” face for that is just to get attention from others; the “attention” they get is their reward. 17I will dress my normal way 18when I fast so no one will know I’m fasting. My fast will be a secret between You and me and You ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The "Us" Petition Lesson 5 Series
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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Opportunity knocks once, temptation knocks the door down!
A. FAST AND PRAY THE US PETITION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Unlikely Vessels
Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
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God uses regular people to accomplish great things
UNLIKELY VESSELSScripture: Matthew 1:1-10Sermon:Unlikely VesselsI.An Unlikely Hero THE MARINE WHO FOUND TWO WTC SURVIVORS.Only 12 survivors were pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center after the towers fell on Sept. 11, despite intense rescue efforts. Two of the last three to be ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Blood And Candles
Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
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Easter
Blood and CandlesPASSION WEEK Bartamaus- Pilate1.Jericho / Bart2.Entry / palm3.Cleanse the temple4.Anointed by Mary5.Judas sets up betrayal6.Last supper7.In the garden8.Judas Kiss9.Sanhedrin-Peter10.PilateText: John 9:5 5 While I am in the world, I am the light for ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Fishermen
Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
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God changes you
Fishy Fishermen made Faithful Followers (Matthew 4:17-22)(God looks at a stone and doesn't see rock_Intro: 1. How many fishermen do we have here 2. Fishermen are a unique breed 3. 25 pound crappie and a four foot long bluegill Two fellows meet in Florida. One says: 'I ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Just Tell The Devil No
Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
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Resist the devil
Just Tell the devil NO!Intro: Young woman--Man at the door--man returns with a knife--orders her to disrobe--- She says NO! NO! I’m a Christian and my God says NO! He says anything formed against me will not prosper. Leads the attacker to Christ. Text: Matt 4:1-111Then Jesus was led out ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Fruit Of The Spirit
Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
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Fruit of the spirit
Fruits of the Spirit (Matt.5:13-16 ) Intro: Many years a missionary employed a Chinese scholar to translate the New Testament into the Chinese language. The scholar was a Confucianist and had never heard of Christianity until the missionary had hired him. The scholar was a painstaking person and ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
